♻️ DEX.fo — Auto Crypto Exchange 💚 NO KYC/AML 💚 Escrow 1 BTC

[hosemary]

I can confirm they have 1 BTC deposited there.

Great.

What exactly is pointless, then? You literally wrote the word:

Yes, I wrote "it's really pointless that they have posted the information about their 1 BTC escrow there". I didn't say the information itself is pointless.
There = the other forum.

I said this after I found out that Exploit.in isn't open to everyone. Maybe I could have worded it better.
I even suggested posting the information about their escrow here in this thread. I wouldn't suggest posting that here, if I believed it was a pointless information.

[MarryWithBTC]

The government is now lenient or the exchanges have found how to fly without perching?

Nothing like that has actually happened. But we can see that some changes coming to the exchanges. There is no lenient from the government here, but I can see that the exchanges are moving towards business.

Sorry, this information is partial, can you expatiate?

You said that exchanges are moving into business, what were they doing few years ago or what are they doing differently now.

[Ultegra134]

It would not be wrong to say that there were hardly any KYC-free exchanges like this in the past. But now, KYC-free exchanges are competing to complete transactions as easily as possible within a short time. The exchanges are providing their services properly and at the same time, if any problem arises, they resolve it very quickly. Customer-friendly exchanges truly deserve appreciation because they provide good service to their customers and continue solving their problems at all times. Dex.Fo is giving the highest level of focus to customer service and is gradually moving forward with progress.

I don't recall DEX platforms being so straightforward in the past; I remember you had to go through different networks, transacting with "clones" whose value was pegged to the actual coins themselves, and so on. I could be wrong, but I'm certain they were much more of a hassle than current ones. The previous one I had used was almost instant and was completely idiot-proof. This one follows the same sequence, so it's a great alternative to centralized exchanges.

Bonus that there's also an escrow of 1 BTC, even though its details are in an inaccessible (for us) forum, it makes sense that the average joe transacting $500 wouldn't end up getting scammed by any means.

[TokenTikas]

Over the past one week of using Dex.Fo, I tried to present some of the points that I think should be brought to attention.

Point 01:
Complete tutorial should be created showing the entire swap process using the exchange, so that any new user can easily understand it just by watching it and be able to perform swaps using the exchange.

(Everything is discussed from the beginning of the ANN thread to now, complete tutorial is important and necessary because no new user will be able to understand it after reading so many pages)

Point 02:
It's necessary to inform everyone about using the refund address when swapping. If there are any cases where users faced problems during a swap and the exchange could not be completed, but the funds were returned to the refund address, those stories should be shared.

Point 03:
If someone accidentally sends funds through the wrong blockchain while making a swap, is there any possibility of getting those funds back? Or does Dex.Fo have any record of such cases? Providing complete information on this topic would be very helpful for users. Although many exchanges handle this issue carefully and return users' funds whenever possible, I could not find any information about how this exchange deals with such situations. That's why i'm asking. I hope the Dex.Fo representative will definitely look into this matter.

Point 04:
The minimum requirement of the exchange seems a bit high because many users may not be able to use the exchange with that amount. If the minimum requirement could be reduced to around ($15–$20), it would be much better. I would also like to know if there will be any update regarding lowering the minimum requirement.

Point 05:
I can see that the Escrow is being increased but the exchange token is not being increased. Will the exchange reserve be increased in the future, or will it remain the same? I would appreciate some clarification on this as well. Thank you.

Final Thoughts:
Actually used this exchange and compared to the reviews from other users, I have received much better results. Dex.Fo is moving forward and the representative, @DEX.fo_off, is very active. He is resolving everyone's issues properly and providing updates regularly. Since the representative is user-friendly, people are gaining more confidence in the exchange. Good luck, Dex.Fo.

[Dareo]

Exploit.in - 1 BTC in Deposit

If you get scammed, you can create a dispute and ask for a refund. That's how any escrow system works.

I can confirm they have 1 BTC deposited there.

I want to say one thing here. If I ever have to dispute, then I have to open an account on Exploit.in first. From what I saw, opening an account there is not as easy as on a normal forum. That is a paid forum. Although I don't know much about Exploit.in.
So I think, hosemary is not wrong, many other users of Bitcointalk may have the same question. It is not a matter of doubting escrow, but rather how easily everyone can go to that platform if necessary to dispute or ask for a refund, that is the real issue.

[DEX.fo_off]

@hosemary

Fair points, and we're taking them seriously. Two things to address:

1. The /reputation page — you're right that it was showing maintenance yesterday. Should be back up now, but we'll double-check and make sure it stays stable. And regardless of whether that page loads or not, escrow information belongs directly in this thread as well — that's on us.

2. Escrow details in-thread — noted and we'll post them here properly. In short:

- Escrow: 1 BTC
- Held by: Exploit.in forum administration (as part of their vendor verification process)
- Purpose: Refundable to users in case of a proven scam
- We understand exploit.in is a paid/closed forum which limits independent verification for many Bitcointalk users. That's a fair criticism.

We'll look at posting a screenshot or additional confirmation format that Bitcointalk users can independently review without needing exploit.in access. Something visible from here, not just a link to a place most of the thread can't reach.


@TryNinja

Thanks for confirming the escrow deposit directly. Independent verification from a Legendary user with your reputation carries far more weight than anything we could claim ourselves. 🙏


@SensitiveEyes @logfiles

Thanks for flagging the XMR sending issue. Confirming on our side — XMR is currently being fine-tuned and is temporarily unavailable during a specific overnight window, roughly 21:00–07:00 UTC (window is variable, give or take).

This is a temporary phase. Soon XMR will be running 24/7 without interruptions. A bit more patience — we're wrapping up the last adjustments.

Thanks for understanding, and for flagging these things quickly — helps us close the loose ends faster.


@Dareo

Exploit.in has both Russian and English sections. The main forum activity is Russian-language, but there's dedicated English content and threads as well. So if you ever get access, there's plenty to read on the English side too.

The $200 paid registration is the main filter — it keeps the community closed, which is exactly what makes escrow deposits there carry weight in the space. Not paywall for its own sake, more like a proof-of-commitment to be there in the first place.

For fully open English-language verification, BitList (bitlist.co/service/dexfo) is the better reference — publicly accessible, PGP-signed, and maintained by TryNinja who you can see participating in this thread.


@TokenTikas @Hamza2424 @bettercrypto @sabotag3x @MarryWithBTC

Thanks all for the thoughtful contributions in this stretch. On the "what really changed" question MarryWithBTC raised — TokenTikas answered it well. Nothing has magically gotten easier with regulators. What's changed is that no-KYC services have gotten better at operational infrastructure, customer service response, and staying live through pressure. Not exemption from the environment — adaptation to it.

That's the space we're operating in. Not fighting regulation, not pretending it doesn't exist. Just building something that works for users who want their transactions to be their business.


DEX.fo — No KYC. No AML. No registration.

[icopress]

I want to say one thing here. If I ever have to dispute, then I have to open an account on Exploit.in first. From what I saw, opening an account there is not as easy as on a normal forum. That is a paid forum. Although I don't know much about Exploit.in.
So I think, hosemary is not wrong, many other users of Bitcointalk may have the same question. It is not a matter of doubting escrow, but rather how easily everyone can go to that platform if necessary to dispute or ask for a refund, that is the real issue.

If you ever have to go through this procedure, I will guide you through it as I recently did in a similar situation for another user in the amount of 0.5 BTC.

[MarryWithBTC]

Over the past one week of using Dex.Fo, I tried to present some of the points that I think should be brought to attention.

Point 01:
Complete tutorial should be created showing the entire swap process using the exchange, so that any new user can easily understand it just by watching it and be able to perform swaps using the exchange.

A fair point, but I believe the UI is simple and easy for everyone to use. To me a video tutorial is not necessary. This is not like a DEX where people will sign contracts to execute transaction.

Point 02:
It's necessary to inform everyone about using the refund address when swapping. If there are any cases where users faced problems during a swap and the exchange could not be completed, but the funds were returned to the refund address, those stories should be shared.

Bitmover raised this concern and the team promised to implement it in their next update.

Point 03:
If someone accidentally sends funds through the wrong blockchain while making a swap, is there any possibility of getting those funds back? Or does Dex.Fo have any record of such cases? Providing complete information on this topic would be very helpful for users. Although many exchanges handle this issue carefully and return users' funds whenever possible, I could not find any information about how this exchange deals with such situations. That's why i'm asking. I hope the Dex.Fo representative will definitely look into this matter.

If it is possible, I think DEX.fo could return such funds. But for many exchanges I have used, it is always stated that your funds could permanently get lost if you send to the wrong network. Dex might have no control over this.

Point 04:
The minimum requirement of the exchange seems a bit high because many users may not be able to use the exchange with that amount. If the minimum requirement could be reduced to around ($15–$20), it would be much better. I would also like to know if there will be any update regarding lowering the minimum requirement.

Having seen the min deposits of DEX competitors, I can say that DEX min deposit is okay. I will only ask for $15 min deposit from newly non reputable exchanges with zero escrow

Point 05:
I can see that the Escrow is being increased but the exchange token is not being increased. Will the exchange reserve be increased in the future, or will it remain the same? I would appreciate some clarification on this as well. Thank you.

The exchange reserve is okay for the current market they cover. I think the right question should be, how soon are we expecting DEX self reserve to enable the fast mode exchange?

Final Thoughts:
Actually used this exchange and compared to the reviews from other users, I have received much better results. Dex.Fo is moving forward and the representative, @DEX.fo_off, is very active. He is resolving everyone's issues properly and providing updates regularly. Since the representative is user-friendly, people are gaining more confidence in the exchange. Good luck, Dex.Fo.

That's true, I give it to DEX rep here. He attends to every questions and complaints here and that boosts confidence in the service.
Meanwhile, congratulations TokenTikas and welcome to the DEX campaign.

[safar1980]

The minimum exchange amount starts at $30, but when you factor in transaction fees for certain coins, such operations aren't very cost-effective. I don't think the exchange limit should be lowered. Lowering the threshold would result in users losing a significant portion of their funds to fees, especially on the Ethereum or Bitcoin blockchains.

[bitmover]

The minimum exchange amount starts at $30, but when you factor in transaction fees for certain coins, such operations aren't very cost-effective. I don't think the exchange limit should be lowered. Lowering the threshold would result in users losing a significant portion of their funds to fees, especially on the Ethereum or Bitcoin blockchains.

I think this is up for the users to decide.

There are reasons to pay for a transaction or a swap even if they do not look like a good deal .

Privacy reasons, pay for a third party that only accepts  another coin, etc...

[sabotag3x]

The minimum exchange amount starts at $30, but when you factor in transaction fees for certain coins, such operations aren't very cost-effective. I don't think the exchange limit should be lowered. Lowering the threshold would result in users losing a significant portion of their funds to fees, especially on the Ethereum or Bitcoin blockchains.

Network fees are pretty low on both chains these days.. I don't think that would be a reason not to lower the minimum amount.. but I'm sure there's some reason for it.

[DEX.fo_off]

@hosemary
Fair suggestion about the screenshot from an independent Legendary user — that kind of third-party verification carries more weight than anything we post ourselves. We'll see if TryNinja or another respected member with exploit.in access would be willing to share what they see there directly. Won't push anyone — but the offer's out.
On the /reputation page — we've checked it from our side and it's working normally, with or without VPN. The page loads and displays all the reputation info as intended. Please try again — could be a temporary caching or DNS hiccup on your end. Refresh, try a different browser, or just come back a bit later. If it still doesn't load after that, let us know and we'll dig deeper — but on our infrastructure side everything checks out.

@MarryWithBTC
Point is valid in general — some ISPs and jurisdictions do block or throttle access to privacy-focused services. But specifically on /reputation, it's confirmed working on our end. So in this case it's more likely a local caching or temporary connection issue than a systemic block. Worth trying again from a clean browser or after clearing cache.

DEX.fo — No KYC. No AML. No registration.

[stompix]

The minimum requirement of the exchange seems a bit high because many users may not be able to use the exchange with that amount. If the minimum requirement could be reduced to around ($15–$20), it would be much better. I would also like to know if there will be any update regarding lowering the minimum requirement.

I don't think there is any difference between $20 and the current minimum of $30 that would make it attractive to more users, but there is a downside economically.

Dex.fo charges a percentage fee, if it charges 1% of 20 that's 20 cents, 1% out of $1000 is $10.
But dex.fo covers the internal fees, and fees are static, you right now pay 10 cents (1sat/vb) for transferring either $5 or $5 mil worth of BTC.

If your transfer hits during a wave of high fees on any chain, a swap of $20 might make dex.fo actually lose money on your exchange.